Decius wrote... ] The libertarians let their ideas override reality. People know ] that some of this stuff won't work, and so the whole party ] comes off as a bunch of kooky radicals rather then a serious ] alternative. The fact is that most people in this country ] don't like either the fundies or the socialists. If the ] libertarians were willing to start from the middle and push ] things out in their direction based on practical ] experience.... If they were willing to operate government ] programs until alternatives are proven... If they could ] provide a truly moderate presidential candidate.... If... I used to vote Libertarian,because I like their stand on legalization and some privatization, but they are too conservative for me. I wish to hell we had a 3 party system, but all the little 3rd and 4th parties that spring up only seem to want to be so idealistic that one wonders if they are just hoping to bring attention to some issues instead of really get elected. I like the Green Party, but they are guilty of being way too far left to have half a chance. RE: Michael Badnarik - Libertarian for President |